Medical emergency? Call 108 or go to your nearest emergency department.

Dr. Koushik Muthu Raja Mathivanan Pulmonary Medicine

Advanced Pulmonary Care. Academic Excellence. A Patient-First Approach.

Reliable information for healthier breathing.

Patient-friendly guidance on common lung conditions, inhalers and what to ask at your visit.

CONDITIONS

Understand your condition

Plain-language information on common lung conditions. Each page covers the overview, symptoms, assessment, treatment options and when to seek care.

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CONDITION 01

Asthma

Airway symptoms, triggers and everyday control.

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CONDITION 02

COPD

Long-term breathing difficulty and how it is managed over time.

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CONDITION 06

Lung cancer evaluation

How concerns are assessed and discussed with a specialist.

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CONDITION 07

Pleural diseases

Conditions of the lining around the lungs.

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CONDITION 08

Tuberculosis (TB)

An overview of TB symptoms, how it spreads, testing, treatment, and when to seek medical care.

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INHALER TECHNIQUE

Using your inhaler properly

Good technique helps your medicine reach the lungs. Our guide covers pressurised inhalers with a spacer, dry-powder inhalers, and the most common mistakes.

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Illustration of lungs, an inhaler and airways

FAQS

Common questions

What should I bring to my first visit?

Bring a list of your current medicines and inhalers (or the devices themselves), any previous reports or scans you already have, and a short list of the questions you would like answered.

Does this website replace a consultation?

No. The information here is for general education. It cannot diagnose or treat any condition. Only a doctor who has examined you can advise about your own health.

What is the “Ask Dr. Koushik” form for?

It is for general lung-health questions that may be used in future educational material. It is not a way to get personal medical advice or an urgent response.

When should I seek urgent help?

If you have severe breathlessness, chest pain that does not ease, blue lips, confusion or are coughing up a lot of blood, call 108 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.

ASK Dr. Koushik Muthu Raja Mathivanan

Have a general lung-health question?

Send a general question that may help others in future educational material. This is not a way to get personal medical advice, a diagnosis or an urgent reply.

Emergency? If you have severe breathlessness, chest pain that does not ease, blue lips, confusion or are coughing up a lot of blood, call 108 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.

Keep it general. Please do not include your name, reports or personal medical history.

This is an educational feature, not a diagnostic service. Questions are reviewed before any use, and no answer is guaranteed. See the privacy page and disclaimer .

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